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Ever since Roman Abramovich took control in 2003, Chelsea established themselves as one of the most successful clubs in the Premier League. The Blues have captured the Premier League title on 5 occasions and have also won the Champions League, too.
Tremendous financial power has been a major asset for them during this time period, and so it should come as no surprise that their top players are very well paid. In fact, reports suggest that well over 10 of their main stars are making more than 100k per week.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the wages of the 20 highest paid Chelsea players.
Note: all figures taken from Spotrac.com. Where data was unavailable, alternative sources have been linked.
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#20 Marco Van Ginkel (Midfielder) - £52,885 per week
It seems incredible to believe that midfielder Marco Van Ginkel is higher paid than Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, but that’s what reports suggest. The Dutchman was signed by Chelsea back in the summer of 2013 – but since then, he’s only made 4 appearances for the club.
In the time that has followed, like many other Chelsea players, he’s seen a string of loan moves, most notably spending 3 seasons with PSV Eindhoven. Despite not playing since 2018 due to a major knee injury, Van Ginkel recently inked a new deal with Chelsea – keeping him at the club until the summer of 2021.
#19 Pedro (Winger) - £57,962 per week
Former Barcelona winger Pedro was quite the capture for Chelsea in the summer of 2015. The Spaniard had won 11 major trophies at the Nou Camp, and his performances at Stamford Bridge have been equally impressive. In 5 seasons with the Blues, he’s made over 200 appearances and has scored 43 goals.
Since his arrival, Pedro has helped Chelsea to the Premier League title, as well as the FA Cup and UEFA Europa League. However, the winger is finally coming to the end of his current contract – worth almost £58k per week – and once the current campaign is over, he looks set for a move to Roma.
#18 Tammy Abraham (Striker) - £57, 962 per week
Chelsea’s current top scorer with 15 goals to his name, Tammy Abraham has had an excellent season. An academy product, the striker succeeded in a number of loan moves before establishing himself as the Blues’ new #9 at the beginning of the 2019-20 campaign.
However, problems may be on the horizon for the 22-year-old, whose contract expires in 2022. Abraham is reportedly at an impasse with the club with regards to a new deal – largely because he’s seen some of his fellow young stars earn major wage rises with their own new contracts.
If Abraham does re-up with the Blues, it’s expected that he’d earn a lot more than his current £58k per week.
#17 Kurt Zouma (Defender) - £76,923 per week
25-year old French defender Kurt Zouma is currently in a four-way battle with teammates Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Fikayo Tomori for a first XI spot with Chelsea. The 2019-20 season has seen him return to prominence with the club after he spent the previous two on loan at other Premier League sides.
A physical presence with underrated skills on the ball, if Zouma can’t establish himself as first choice at Stamford Bridge, could he look to depart? He might be able to improve on his wages of just under £77k per week elsewhere – but with three years to go on his contract, it’s likely he’ll remain with the Blues for a while yet.
#16 Cesar Azpilicueta (Defender) - £79,231 per week
A Chelsea player since the summer of 2012, it’s safe to say that Cesar Azpilicueta is a Blues legend. The Spaniard – fondly nicknamed ‘Dave’ – has helped the club to numerous trophies, including two Premier League titles and two UEFA Europa League wins since his arrival.
As the club’s current captain and their most experienced veteran, Azpilicueta has never been so important to the cause. Although there is now pressure on his starting spot coming from youngster Reece James, he’s currently enjoying one of his best seasons to date, registering 4 goals and 6 assists.
At 30 years old and with a contract that runs until 2022, there’s every chance he could stay with Chelsea for the remainder of his career.
#15 Andreas Christensen (Defender) - £80,000 per week
A Chelsea player since he was 15 years old, Danish defender Andreas Christensen rose to fame in the Bundesliga. He spent two seasons on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, where he established himself as one of Europe’s brightest defensive prospects.
Since returning to Chelsea in the summer of 2017, Christensen has faced a struggle to fully establish himself in the first team, but he’s closing in fast on 100 appearances for the club. A phenomenal talent on the ball, the Dane can become one of the Premier League’s best defenders if he improves his physical presence.
#14 Mason Mount (Midfielder) - £88,462 per week
Mason Mount has undoubtedly been one of the biggest success stories at Chelsea in some time. The academy product spent the 2018-19 season on loan with Derby under Frank Lampard. And ever since Lampard took over as Chelsea boss, Mount has been established as a key player.
The creative midfielder has made 46 appearances this season, scoring 6 goals and registering 4 assists. Now a fully-fledged England international, Mount is reportedly on £88k per week – not a bad contract at all for a 21-year-old in his first season as a Premier League star.
#13 Ross Barkley (Midfielder) - £96,154 per week
When Ross Barkley moved from Everton to Chelsea in 2018, many fans questioned his motivations, as the competition for a first team spot there appeared to be high. Well, the fact that his contract pays him £96k per week was probably a major factor.
Thankfully, Barkley’s football is also beginning to hit an upward curve after a tricky start at Stamford Bridge. The current season has seen him make 25 appearances, scoring 5 goals along the way. And recently he’s raved about the work that boss Frank Lampard has done with him in training – which should go a long way to helping that goal tally further.
#12 Michy Batshuayi (Striker) - £100,000 per week
Four years after his £33m move to Chelsea, it’s safe to say that things haven’t quite paid off for Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi. He’s struggled for game time since arriving at Stamford Bridge – making just 77 appearances – and has struggled even further for goals.
Batshuayi has managed just 25 overall for the Blues, and has most recently slipped behind both Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud in the pecking order. A move away from Chelsea may be in his near future – but any suitor may have to match his current £100k per week contract in order to secure his services.
#11 Marcos Alonso (Left-Back) - £100,000 per week
One of the most decorated players currently at Chelsea, left-back Marcos Alonso has won the Premier League title, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Europa League with the Blues. The Spaniard joined the club in 2016, and remains one of their highest paid players with a £100k-per-week deal.
Alonso has remained a first-team regular throughout his five seasons at Chelsea. And while his defensive acumen has come under criticism at times, as far as attacking full-backs go there are few finer. With another 3 years to run on his current deal, he may be a major part of the Chelsea squad for some time to come.
#10 Reece James (Defender) - £100,000 per week
Frank Lampard’s first season in charge of Chelsea has seen him make plenty of use of their academy products. One such youngster who’s grabbed his chance under Lampard with both hands is defender Reece James. The 20-year-old has made 29 appearances this season, and recently inked a new deal with the Blues that reportedly pays him around £100k per week.
A versatile defender, James tends to be deployed as a right-back but can play anywhere across the back-line, as well as in midfield. A tremendous athlete with pace, power, and skills on the ball, it’s clear that the future is very bright for this prospect – and it’s easy to see why Chelsea have tied him up in the long term.
#9 Jorginho (Midfielder) - £103,846 per week
Italian midfielder Jorginho was signed by Chelsea for £50m in the summer of 2018, and reportedly earns just under £104k per week. The metronomic passer was supposed to be the lynchpin of new boss Maurizio Sarri’s side, but quickly earned the ire of the fans for a number of poor performances in his debut season.
He’s fared a little better during the current campaign under Frank Lampard, but has seen his playing time slip somewhat. He’s made 37 appearances thus far, compared to 54 last season. With reports suggesting that he’s now seen as the “odd man out” in Chelsea’s midfield, he may well look to move on in the near future.
#8 Olivier Giroud (Striker) - £110,000 per week
Despite plenty of rumours linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge, January saw Olivier Giroud sign an extension to his current deal, keeping him at Chelsea until 2021. The move appears to have been a good one for all parties, too.
The French veteran is reportedly earning a hefty £110k per week – making him one of the Blues’ highest earners. And he’s repaid them on the pitch, with 4 goals since the turn of the year. Giroud might be 33 years old, but it’s clear that he still has an important role to play at Chelsea for now at least.
#7 Tiemoue Bakayoko (Midfielder) - £110,000 per week
Ask any Chelsea fan about the club’s worst signings, and the name Tiemoue Bakayoko will probably be mentioned. The French midfielder joined the Blues from Monaco in the summer of 2017, but his time at the club has been an utter disaster.
After struggling for the Blues in his debut season, Bakayoko has been loaned to both AC Milan and back to Monaco. However, he’s failed to recapture the form that made Chelsea part with £40m for him. The likelihood is that the club will attempt to sell him soon – but it may be hard to find a buyer to match his £110k-per-week wages.
#6 Antonio Rudiger (Defender) - £115,385 per week
Since joining Chelsea in the summer of 2017 for a fee of £29m, Germany international Antonio Rudiger has become a key player for the Blues. The 27-year-old is the most experienced man in Chelsea’s defence, and is now the player that Frank Lampard looks towards to keep things solid at the back. After returning from injury this season, he’s practically been an ever-present.
Currently on a contract reportedly worth £115k per week, Rudiger is one of Chelsea’s highest paid stars. But he’s also a player who the club have struggled to do without in the current campaign – meaning he’s likely to be at Stamford Bridge for a long time yet.
#5 Callum Hudson-Odoi (Winger) - £120,000 per week
For a while at least, it looked like Chelsea would end up losing Callum Hudson-Odoi. The 19-year-old winger burst onto the scene via the Blues’ academy and made his first-team debut in 2017-18. However, he found opportunities hard to come by under Maurizio Sarri despite scoring 5 goals in a handful of appearances.
With his deal set to expire in the summer of 2020, Bayern Munich were reportedly waiting in the wings to snap him up. But thanks to new boss Frank Lampard’s willingness to make use of his younger stars, the winger made a u-turn in late 2019.
He inked a new deal reportedly worth around £120k per week – increasing his salary by 400%. And while an Achilles injury has slowed down his development, it’s clear that big things are to come for this ultra-talented youngster.
#4 Willian (Winger) - £138,462 per week
A Chelsea player since the summer of 2013, Brazilian winger Willian could finally be set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer. His current £138k-per-week deal expires at the end of the season, and as of the time of writing, he has yet to agree a new deal.
At the age of 31 it might make sense for Chelsea to let him go. He’s been an excellent servant for the club – scoring 63 goals and making over 300 appearances – but is probably nearing the end of his prime. If he does leave, he will be remembered as a hugely successful player, since he has won two Premier League titles in his time at the club.
#3 N’Golo Kante (Midfielder) - £144,231 per week
One of just two players to win back-to-back top flight titles in England with two different clubs, N’Golo Kante joined Chelsea from Leicester in the summer of 2016. The Blues parted with £32m to bring him to Stamford Bridge, but that fee was repaid quickly with the 2016-17 Premier League title.
One of the finest holding midfielders in the world, Kante’s abilities are phenomenal. At his best, nobody comes close to him when it comes to breaking up opposition attacks and winning the ball back for his team. With a contract running until 2023, he should be a key player for Chelsea for years to come.
#2 Kepa Arrizabalaga (Goalkeeper) - £150,000 per week
Chelsea broke the world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper in 2018 when they signed Kepa Arrizabalaga for just over £71m. It should hardly come as a surprise, then, that he’s the club’s second highest earner with a contract reportedly worth £150k per week.
Unfortunately, the Spaniard has yet to truly justify his fee and contract at Stamford Bridge. The 25-year old performed solidly in his first season, but he has struggled in the 2019-20 campaign. At one stage he had the lowest save percentage of any Premier League goalkeeper, and he was even dropped in favour of backup keeper Willy Caballero for a time.
Kepa has now been restored to Chelsea’s first-choice berth – but he could certainly find himself on the outside looking in unless his form dramatically improves soon.
#1 Christian Pulisic (Winger) - £158,654 per week
Chelsea’s highest earner at the current time is reportedly American winger Christian Pulisic. Signed from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of around £58m, the 21-year-old brought a big reputation with him to Stamford Bridge. Thankfully for Chelsea fans, thus far he’s largely lived up to the bill.
Despite an injury keeping him out for a period of time, the American international has had a fantastic debut season. He’s scored 8 goals and registered 3 assists in 27 appearances, and has quickly established himself as a key man for the Blues.
With veteran wingers Willian and Pedro looking set to depart the club this summer, Pulisic will become even more important in the 2020-21 campaign. But judging by his form this season, he’s more than capable of carrying their mantle forward.
